How Many Syllables In Themselves?
2syllables
Themselves has 2 syllables, themsel-ves. It is a disyllabic word.
themselves
/ðəmˈselvz/ UK /ðəmˈselvz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ves.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCCC
Division By Sound
/ðəm.selvz/
Division By Letters
themsel-ves
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Themselves
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ð | ə | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | lvz | CVCCC | closed |
Why Themselves Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in themselves?
Themselves has 2 syllables, themsel-ves. In British English it is transcribed /ðəmˈselvz/.
Which syllable is stressed in themselves?
The second syllable, ves, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of themselves?
Themselves has the structure CVC/CVCCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide themselves into syllables?
By sound, ðəm.selvz. By letters, as a spelling guide, themsel-ves.